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Grandpa

By Annie Evans, 6/10/12 2:32 PM

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My Dad has been living near us in an assisted living facility for the past three years. It’s not always been very easy for him or the entire family. He had a massive stroke at 63 and has been disabled ever since. When my Mom died, he stayed in their house for another year because he wanted to prove he could (with much assistance by a home health aid). But he was lonely and the situation was growing untenable. So, despite the real estate crash, we were able to sell his home and move him close to us. The benefits have been great. I feel he’s safer there and gets more care. He sees the girls almost every week and we participate in all their holiday events. Lyra and Ripley really know their Grandpa and enjoy going to his place to eat in the big dining room and run around. My Dad isn’t a big talker, but I feel he really appreciates all our visits and seeing the girls grow. Let’s remember this week that it is Father’s Day on Sunday, and Grandfather’s Day, too.

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